Assistant Project Manager

Convergint is a global service-based systems integrator with a mission to be the best service provider for their customers. They are seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Project Manager to assist in planning, organizing, and executing projects while ensuring customer satisfaction and effective project management.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Project Manager in planning, scheduling, organizing and directing, and application engineering for assigned projects
• Ensures projects are effectively executed to budgeted cost and time schedules
• Ensures positive cash flow on all assigned projects
• Acts as key interface with the customer and maximizes customer satisfaction
• Identifies potential project risks and assists to develop/implement strategies to minimize impact and develop and implement strategies for controlling deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines
• Utilizes financial systems to review actual vs. estimated job cost and to provide timely and accurate project cost reports
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or required

Requirements:

• Basic project management experience in a technical environment (building automation systems, fire alarm systems, and/or electronic security systems)
• Developing project financial skills
• Leadership Orientation-Actively seeks ways in which to act as a role model, guide, develop and mentor others within the organization
• Strong Microsoft Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills
• Education: College degree, trade school or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years engineering, field service or project management
• Experience in 1 or more of the following industries: electronic, fire alarm & life safety, building automation, and/or healthcare
• Previous supervisory experience